Ayhan Aksu

Dr. Ayhan Aksu is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society, University of Groningen. He is affiliated with the Qumran Institute and specializes in Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient Near Eastern history, and Jewish studies. His research focuses on scribal practices, manuscript collections, and cultural history.

Education:

• MPhil in Assyriology, University of Cambridge (2014-2015)
• Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2010-2014)
• Bachelor of Arts in History, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2009-2014)

Research Interests: Aksu examines ancient manuscript collections, scribal practices, and Dead Sea Scrolls. His work integrates palaeographic analysis with cultural and religious history, exploring how textual practices reflect broader social dynamics in the ancient Near East.

Publications: His recent work includes studies on Qumran papyri, opisthographic scrolls, and scribal clusters. These contributions highlight methodologies for analyzing ancient texts and their material contexts.

Awards: No specific awards mentioned.

Grants & Collaboration: Collaborates with the ERC Project 'The Hands that Wrote the Bible' on digital palaeography and scribal culture.

Media Engagement: Participated in public lectures and media discussions on Dead Sea Scrolls and biblical origins.